Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of Learners? We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning and Support Worker to join our team! If you're driven by helping others reach their full potential, providing one-on-one support, and creating an inclusive, nurturing environment, this is your chance to be part of something truly rewarding. Bring your compassion, creativity, and commitment to support our students in their learning journey and empower them to succeed!, We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Holme House as a Learning and Support Worker. This position is offered on Fixed term (Maternity cover for 6 months, which will then be reviewed). This role will be part time, 22 hours per week (Pro Rata)., HMP Holme House located in Stockton-on-Tees, is a Category C men's prison. The team's aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe and where causes of prison stress are minimised. The prison's mission is to provide a secure, safe, and rehabilitative environment that encourages positive change and prepares inmates for a successful reintegration into society.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Hidden Difficulties Level 2 or equivalent (or be willing to work towards within an agreed timeframe)
• To hold Level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy (or be willing to work towards within an agreed timeframe
  
  Novus are a leading provider of prison education and have been supporting men, women, and children of all ages for over 30 years across the UK to take new directions. We are also part of the LTE group of companies that include MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. We are currently rated "Good" by Ofsted and have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners to ensure our learners secure their place as the movers and shakers of the future. Our business is growing year on year due to our continued success as a leading provider in prison education.
  
  35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (Pro Rota)
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week (Pro Rota)
• Significant Pension contributions
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme
Safeguarding The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.